Oct 16, 2019 · The White House in the 1860s during the Lincoln Administration The casual Civil War student might know that in 1869, that Union General Ulysses S. Grant became the 18th President of the United States. But he wasn't the only general to take up the highest office. So how many Civil War generals...

Jan 24, 2013 · Marius and Sulla were the main generals in the 1st round of Roman civil wars that preceded the ending of the Republic. Both significant generals. Pompey [the Great] was 1st Julius Caesar's ally then his enemy and Trajan the general [and emperor] who brought the Roman empire to its largest extent.

Aug 25, 2012 · During the civil War the Confederate Army had a large number of Full Generals, 8 in all. Not all these men were successful at that rank. I am going to attempt to give them a grade. Please note I am not attempting to grade them as Brigadier, Lieutenant or Major General just their performance as Full General. Robert E. Lee A Edmond Kirby Smith B

Aug 27, 2011 · This is only one of a dozen or more sets of cards depicting Civil War generals, uniforms, battles, etc. They are very collectible. A full set of these, in good condition, can cost upwards of $100; a set of quality reprints can be had for under$20. The reverse side normally has a short write-up about the general sown.

Jul 17, 2017 · Doesn't have to be the BIG generals, but how much do you think the wives of generals - north or south - helped by just being there? I didn't realize until really getting into the CW history a couple of years ago, that at least the top officers could have their wives in camp. And I haven't seen...

Dec 13, 2018 · Hello Everyone! I was wondering If you all think the last installment of the Civil War epic movie series will ever be made. I know that “Gods and Generals“ the prequel to “The last full measure” and “Gettysburg” went terribly in the box office, and “Gettysburg” didn’t do …

Jan 7, 2008 · I often think that all those who wrote their stories whenever they did, in regard to the Civil War veterans from private to Generals; in good faith. Memories may be faulty; which then Official Records help so very much. That is why I read what these people write in 'good faith.' And, realize as with my father--the stories change. Just some ...

Apr 1, 1999 · The two highest ranking foreign-born Federal officers (of foreign-born parents) at Gettysburg were Brigadier Generals Adolph von Steinwehr and Alex. Schimmelpfennig, with Steinwehr hailing from the Duchy of Brunswick and Schimmelpfennig from …

Dec 13, 2012 · Fact 4: Of 120 generals present at Gettysburg, nine were killed or mortally wounded during the battle. On the Confederate side, generals Semmes, Barksdale, Armistead, Garnett, and Pender (plus Pettigrew during the retreat). On the Union side, generals Reynolds, Zook, Weed, and Farnsworth (and Vincent, promoted posthumously).

Aug 25, 2012 · Off the top of my head, there are at least 2 U.S. tanks named for Civil War generals, the Sherman and the Sheridan. Reactions: leftyhunter , Harman Farm , Stone in the wall and 1 other person M